At a glance
Reported students
222
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware other enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 31 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
The Colwyck Center: 222 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
8.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about The Colwyck Center
The Colwyck Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in New Castle. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Colonial School District. NCES reports 222 students for 2024–25.
Among 31 combined / other schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 156 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the Delaware median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Colwyck Center
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18%
- Hispanic22.5%
- Black50%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colonial School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Leach (John G.) School
Other · Grades PK–12
95 reported students
The Wallace Wallin School
Other · Grades UG–UG
0 reported students
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
291 reported students
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
New Castle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
383 reported students
Pleasantville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
389 reported students
Public schools near The Colwyck Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leach (John G.) School Other · Colonial School District | PK–12 | 95 | under 0.1 mi |
| The Wallace Wallin School Other · Colonial School District | UG–UG | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| Douglass School Other · Christina School District | 01–12 | 119 | 3.7 mi |
| First State School Other · Red Clay Consolidated School District | 03–12 | 21 | 4.5 mi |
| Red Clay Early Years Program Other · Red Clay Consolidated School District | PK–PK | 335 | 5.3 mi |
| Odyssey Charter School Other · Charter · Odyssey Charter School | KG–12 | 2,286 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Colwyck Center
What grades does The Colwyck Center serve?
The Colwyck Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Colonial School District.
How many students attend The Colwyck Center?
The Colwyck Center reported 222 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 31 Delaware combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Colwyck Center?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 222 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is The Colwyck Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Colwyck Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colonial School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is The Colwyck Center in?
The Colwyck Center is part of Colonial School District, based in New Castle, DE, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Colwyck Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Leach (John G.) School (under 0.1 mi), The Wallace Wallin School (1.9 mi), Douglass School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.